Pax

In Pax, award-winning historian Tom Holland offers a definitive account of ancient Rome during its golden age, known as the Pax Romana. Spanning vast territories from Caledonia to Arabia, he vividly portrays the empire's remarkable wealth and military might through captivating narratives of significant events like Nero’s downfall and the destruction of Jerusalem. Holland illuminates the lives of both ordinary citizens and emperors, revealing that the peace of this era was ultimately forged through extraordinary military violence. This compelling history brings Rome's glory days to life in a stunning tapestry of triumph and turmoil.